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It’s kinda crazy how Zion has basically become an afterthought (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by MasterTeacher123@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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I remember the hype coming out of duke, how teams were tanking for him, the “generational” talent/prospect talks. How by this time Zion would either be the straight up face of the league or one of them. Definitely a top ten player and more than likely a top 5 player by now. That basically didn’t happen, he’s been surpassed by other young players since. I legit remember several Who would you rather have going forward Luka or Zion threads. It’s crazy

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[–] gcoles@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago (5 children)

It’s hard to watch when by like 24 he’s already clearly slower and doesn’t jump nearly as high.

Sky was the limit and he’s regressing before 25

[–] ablaut-reduplication@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

LBJ's body aside, most guys carrying around that much weight aren't going to last long in the NBA. Way too much pounding and jumping. His knees, his back, his hips are going to grind down way too fast with that build of his.

(Add in his less-than-devoted attitude towards rehab and getting/staying in shape, he's not helping his career at all.)

[–] Los_Ingobernablez@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Because he is getting heavier every year

[–] flippingdolphinsfuck@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

He trots around like NFL lineman with an extra 200 pounds that he doesn’t need. His joints can’t even take normal motion anymore and he’s not even 25. Shame to see

[–] hotdogflavoredblunt@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You clearly didn’t watch his several ally oops last night, he still gets up there no problem

[–] Pumpk35@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Just went and watched, he’s definitely a step slower and less explosive.

[–] Proximity_Intel@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago (3 children)

The craziest thing is enes kanter was 100% right

He's Julius Randle with hops. And Julius at least shoots. Zion has Ben Simmons shot chart. Paint only.

[–] jdgev@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Zion's first game he hit 4 3s in a row and people were calling him Curry.

[–] Proximity_Intel@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He has 23 career 3pt shots made.

Ben Simmons has 5.

[–] jdgev@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah and Ben Simmons has 323 nba games played.

Zion has 123.

Ben is WAY worse of a shooter than Zion.

[–] joshmaula@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

*freedom

[–] gray-pixel@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If I remember correctly, in his rookie debut he nailed 3 consecutive 3pointers. Lol